Baragohal - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Baragohal is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Uluberia and around 33 km from Howrah. Maheshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragohal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragohal is 332981. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.51 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Baragohal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Baragohal

According to the 2011 Census, Baragohal village had a total population of 4,045 people, including 2,066 males and 1,979 females, living in 748 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.43%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 71.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baragohal

Baragohal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baragohal

Baragohal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Baragohal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Baragohal is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragohal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baragohal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baragohal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baragohal village are given below:

FAQs about Baragohal